Hi Monkeybum, I have had itching on my belly, midwife said it was just where the skin was stretching. I think it's more of a problem if it's severe itching on your hands and feet.
I've found that body shop almond body oil helps mine and gives baby a little massage which he/she seems to enjoy!
Def mention it to your midwife tho.
x

Jo- Glad your little boys are doing well. do prem baby's
lose weight the 1st 2 weeks like full term babas? Wont be long
before they are chubby little men.

Hello & congrats emmajayne. Pains sound as if you may
have spd. Ive had it for about 2 months & Getting worse as
I get bigger. Not much You can do about it though really,
Support belt, Proper posture, keeping legs closed getting in
& out of bed, cars etc. Also avoid standing on 1 leg ie;when
getting dressed. paracetomal or co-codamol (ask doctor)
Ask your midwife to refer you for physio, exercises may help.
As for the braxton hicks, i didnt get any in my 1st pregnancy,
not everyone does, so I wouldnt worry about it. Ive only had
some this time.

ummm lollipops. im still loving tiptops (ice pops) at the moment,
I want a slush puppy but cant find the machines anywhere, I
know theres 1 in the swimming baths.

Got doctor antenatal appointment tomorrow morning, The doctor(he's about 50) but i find him strangely attractive pregnancy
does funny things, i was looking at gordan ramsay in a new light
aswell the other day.

Lol Smiler, I know i've suddenly developed a liking for Ewan McGregor which I donlt remember having previously!
I've got my first antenatal class tomorrow, i'm really nervous but excited at the same time. Just hope I can concentrate for 2 hours, i'm constantly away with the fairies at the mo!Keep having dreams whereby I have the baby early, hope they're not premonitions!
Hows everyone feeling today, I'm much happier now the weather has cooled down, I don;t know about you but I was beginning to melt!!
x

Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:30 am

tericarter_uk

Joined: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:37 pmPosts: 0

Hello laydeesCongrats to EJ and glad your boys are ok Jo xxxIve been signed off work for a week! The sick note says its for SPD. Like a lot of you, sleeping is soooo painful and usually results in me not sleeping where my hips, leg and back hurt so much.So Im chillaxing at home now!!Smiler - hope your antenatal appointment goes ok to day with your hot doctor! ha ha ha. Must say the doctor I see is lovely - really endearing - not sure Id go as far as to say I fancy him though! ha ha haAnyway - my OH has just been given the day off and is on his way home so I should really get dressed and make some effort for him! Love to all xxx

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Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:59 am

having3rd

Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:20 pmPosts: 0

omg 5 weeks to go! i really should get a riggle on and pack my bag. my plan is to do it thursday so no baby till after then lol how is eveyone feeling. im starting to feel really uncomfortable now and want it over with so its the short stretch to the end now x

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Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:40 am

dianef

Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:24 pmPosts: 0

Hello everyone, sorry I havent been on for a while, now I have given up work I dont get on the computer much............

Jo, your boys are beautiful and you have chosen my two favourite boys names...................

I am fine apart from usual aches and pains same as rest of you, will be glad when it is all over now,.........

finally got my girls to move in together so I can start on babies room, major row with husband all weekend because he thinks we can wait til baby born and there is no rush! I am so hormonal I was threatning divorce and crying like a mad person! anyone else as out of control as me?

Knobbly bobblys rock!

Take care everyone, not long now, although it seems like an eternity!

Di xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:50 am

smiler123

Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:53 pmPosts: 0Location: shrewsbury

antenatal went fine, doctor found heartbeat straight away. Think I prefer seeing the doctor than midwife at the moment. (not cos I have unnatural naughty thoughts about him ) It was a different doctor, my normal 1 was off, The 1 I had was ace, Abit like a friendly grey version off the thomas tank engines fat controller.

He was abit concerned about how low my iron levels were at blood test so wants me to have several more over the next 7 weeks, oh the joys Everything fine otherwise hb was normal and bump measuring only slightly over so no concerns. Chloe went baserk (sp)when I lay on the bed, shes got a new thing of screaming like mad when I try to have a quick nap or rest.

Still havent packed bag, got some nice new jimjams & big bloomers yesterday so got everything I need now just got to pack it all.

Teri- Is the magazine your in on sale yet??

Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:50 pm

nickie45

Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:00 amPosts: 0

hi guys glad ur alldoing well considering we are all heavily pregnant.
well i thought baby turned feet first and my midwife confirmed it only when i went to see registrar he said it was head down and did a scan to confirm so im back on for a vbac yippee.
start ante natal classes next tues.start with pain relief then week after is a tour of the delivery suite.

Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:02 pm

sharon.c

Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:22 pmPosts: 0Location: oxforshire

Hey you guy's
Hope u are all well. I am sat waiting to go out for
my leaving meal with work, just got a text to say
first venue closed due to flooding meeting 1 hour
later, I've been ready for age's and I'm knackered.
My boy's are sat here eating pizza and watching goonie's,
(how cool is tha film) not that I am ungrateful but I would
rather be at home tonight as I feel like poo.
Anyway I'm going, probably have a lovely time,
just being a winger.
speak soon
Sharon xx

Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:11 pm

smiler123

Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:53 pmPosts: 0Location: shrewsbury

Sharon- Im prefering to be at home rather than going out. Just cant be asked to do anything at the moment

Nickie- yay on baby turning. Hope he/she stays put for you.

my lil man is head down and getting some strange kicks at top of bump, quite funny trying to work out where he is. chloe always had her bum sticking out on the left side but think he has settled on the right side for now. (going by kicks & where doctor fot heartbeat.

I feel like poo today, got stinking cold, usually dont bother me much but its knocked me for six. have managed half a banana sandwich. Its horrible being ill when you have to look after others. the oh got a takeaway for tea and did washing up so getting abit of sympathy of him.

Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:46 pm

becky1984

Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:53 pmPosts: 0Location: Cheshire

Hey girlies,

My OH has gone back to work so i finally get to chat
to you guys again (he thinks im odd writing on
forums to get advice and moan about pregnancy niggles)

Well could kinda do with your help / advice,
I went to the MW on monday and she said baby
was breech and i am kinda secretly wanting a
homebirth, wich I obv cant have if baby stays
bum down. I have been advised to lean on my
gym ball on all fours and rock gently to encourage
it to turn. Any other suggestions I have 2 weeks
to get ratbag to turn before having to go for
a scan and C a consultant about them turning
ratbag manually (dnt fancy that Its suppose to
hurt like hell) A C-Section is my worst nightmare,
mixture of hating hospitals, needles and any sort
of human blood and guts.....

sorry its so long just getting myself worked up over
nothing probably.

Dnt know whao said they had dream they had
baby early but I have been having really random baby
dreams ranging from having baby early to giving birth to
a walking talking toddler!!!

talk soon.

Becky and bump aka ratbag

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Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:21 pm

tericarter_uk

Joined: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:37 pmPosts: 0

Hey allBecky - my friends baby was breech for weeks and they were threatening a C Section. She had reflexology and felt the baby move during - and sure enough at her scan 2 days later - the baby was head down again, Moxibustion (acupuncture) has helped someone else we know too. Have a look at this link: http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/l ... abyexpert/There are some tips on naturally turning your baby including positions you can adopt at home. Really hope they help!

Nickie - so glad baby has turned. Really chuffed for you!

Smiler - your new doctor sounds hot! A grey fat controller... mmmm!

Diane - I had a big irrational hormonal explosion at my OH yesterday crying that he didnt love me or baby.Its all over me wanting to be organised and have everything in order, and him being laid back and a bit like your husband . So youre not alone. These poor men getting the brunt of our hormones - but still they dont do much to help themselves or us, bless them!

Busy day today - new sofas being delivered! Midwife at 250pm. Then off to my friends house for a relaxing mummy to be afternoon with lots of the girlies from pregnancy yoga who are all due in the next 5-6 weeks. Were having cakes and treats - and a mummy to be secret santa!! Cant wait!!!

Hope you're all well xxx

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Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:54 am

Monkeybum81

Joined: Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:35 amPosts: 0Location: Cambs

Afternoon all, hope everyone is OK

Becky- I've heard good things about moxibustion too, let us know how you get on if you try it!

Nickie- that's great news about your baby turning!

Well I know this trimester is supposed to be the most difficult but I feel great apart from a few aches and pains if I overdo it. I haven't puked for at least 2 weeks now! *does gentle victory dance*

I went shopping yesterday to get some babby stuff, I got some nappies for my hospital bag and had a good nosy at them- they are soooo tiny! OH got a bit teary when he saw them, bless him

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Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:32 pm

becky1984

Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:53 pmPosts: 0Location: Cheshire

thank you for that link I will try all the excercises thay mentioned... It has got untill the 18th to move, if it hasnt then I may look in to acupuncture (sp?).

is anyone else just not able to get comfy at night? I have pillows everywhere yet i still cant get comfy... oh well only got a few weeks left then i wont b sleeping cos of baby, its a no win situation!!!